1. Dr. Harper’s Plans and Agendas Language Arts, Social Studies, and Study Skills December 3 – 7, 2012

2. Language Arts Monday, December 3, 2012 Target Learning: Persuasive Essay Planning using Think/Pair/Share. Idiom of the Day (2 minutes): ◦ See the Light – to begin to accept or understand a point of view; one formerly disagreed with. ◦ Context Clues Sentence – I used to think that it was ok to drive without a seat belt, but a recent car accident caused me to see the light.

3. Language Arts, 2 Monday, December 3, 2012 Writing Prompt (2 minutes): On December 3, 1967, the first successful heart transplant was conducted. It is important to keep your heart, along with the rest of your body, healthy. Create a list of ten (10) activities that will help keep your heart healthy. Prompt created by: www.theteacherscorner.net © 2006 Photo: © http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=22315

4. Language Arts, p. 3 Monday, December 3, 2012 Proofreading Sentences (2 minutes): 45. a. akiro cryed and said “we arent criminels! b. I feel sorry for helen,” patrick said

5. Language Arts, p. 4 Monday, December 3, 2012 Proofreading Check: a. Akiro cried and said, “We aren ’ t criminals! ” b. “ I feel sorry for Helen,” Patrick said. Period 5 put their persuasive essay work in assignment folders.

6. Language Arts, p. 4 Monday, December 3, 2012 Target Learning Instruction: Writing Prompt: Should students be allowed to use cell phones at school? 1. Write your opinion statement, (Literature, p. 622). 2. Plan for presenting counter argument, (Literature, p. 624). 2. Develop reasons and evidence, (Literature, p. 625). 3. Write a call to action, (Literature, p. 626). 4. Read the Writer’s Model, Put Litter in its Place, pp. 629-630. Discuss persuasive elements. 5. Using your plan for writing a persuasive/argument essay and the outline on p. 628, write a rough draft. Four Paragraphs Paragraph 1: Introduction with opinion statement. Paragraph 2: Reason #1 with evidence. Paragraph 3: Reason #2 with evidence. Paragraph 4: Summary of reasons and call to action.

7. Social Studies Monday, December 3, 2012 Target Learning: I can match key terms and people from Mesopotamia chapter with appropriate definitions. Mesopotamia Project Presentations. Chapter 3 Review Worksheets: complete for homework and study flash cards of key terms and people.

8. Study Skills Monday, December 3, 2012 Target Learning: I can listen to a read aloud selection and create a story map that includes the 1) title, 2) main characters, 3) settings, 4) problems, and 5) resolutions. Autobiographical Book— Read Aloud: Michael Vey The Prisoner of Cell 25, Part 1, pp. 3-13: ◦ Chopsticks and Spiders ◦ The Beginning ◦ The Armpit Complete Story Map (see next slide). Check Executive Functions books—complete all work not finished up to learning styles.

9. Michael Vey The Prisoner of Cell 25 Story Map Michael Vey The Prisoner of Cell 25 Main Characters and Descriptions Characters: Michael Introduced: Description: Character: Introduced: Description: Settings First Setting: Meridian High School Introduced: Chapters 1-3 Problems First Problem: Introduced: Resolutions First Resolution: When it Occurred: Major Events Chapters 1-3 1. Michael Vey is sent to the Principal’s office. 2. Michael Vey goes to his biology class.

10. Michael Vey Story Map Info. Chapters 1-3: Characters ◦ Michael Vey ◦ Ostin ◦ Taylor ◦ Principal Dallstrom ◦ Mr. Poulson ◦ Ms. Duncan ◦ Jack ◦ Setting:  Meridian High School Problem: Jack stuffs Michael into his locker and Michael gets detention. Events: 1.Warning about two missing children. Million dollar reward. 2.Michael goes to principal; gets detention. 3.Ostin explains how humans process electricity.

11. Language Arts Tuesday, December 4, 2012 CST Practice Testing—Practice 2, pp. 24-36 Reading Comprehension. ◦ Pass out books and answer sheets. ◦ Review test procedures—  No talking  Read each selection carefully  Underline important information  Use CUCC for following directions: circle, underline, count, complete.  Raise hand if you have a question and wait for teacher to come to you.  If you finish early, study for your social studies test—use flash cards or reread portions of Chapter 3 Mesopotamia.

12. Social Studies Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Target Learning: Target Learning: I can match key terms and people from Mesopotamia chapter with appropriate definitions. Mesopotamia Project Presentations. Check/discuss chapter 3 review worksheets. Flash Card matching— ◦ Study with partner. ◦ Match key terms and people by gluing on poster.

13. Study Skills Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Target Learning: I can listen to a read aloud selection and create a story map that includes the 1) title, 2) main characters, 3) settings, 4) problems, and 5) resolutions. Autobiographical Book— Read Aloud: Michael Vey The Prisoner of Cell 25, Part 1, pp. 14-28: ◦ The Cheerleader ◦ Hiding the Evidence ◦ The Morning After Complete Story Map (see next slide). Check Executive Functions books—complete all work not finished up to learning styles.

14. Language Arts Wednesday, December 5, 2012 CST Practice Testing—Practice 2, pp. 37-44, Word Analysis, Writing Conventions and Strategies. ◦ Pass out books and answer sheets. ◦ Review test procedures—  No talking  Read each selection carefully  Underline important information  Use CUCC for following directions: circle, underline, count, complete.  Raise hand if you have a question and wait for teacher to come to you.  If you finish early, study for your social studies test— use flash cards or reread portions of Chapter 3 Mesopotamia.

15. Social Studies Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Target Learning: I can demonstrate understanding of chapter 3 concepts, key terms, and people. Chapter 3 test. Introduction to Ancient Egypt: ◦ Copy directions to focus on writing, p. 84. ◦ Copy timeline, pp. 84-85. ◦ Complete Drawing Conclusions About the Past and You Try It! pp. 86-87. ◦ Create a glossary of Key Terms and People, p. 87.

16. Study Skills Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Target Learning: I can listen to a read aloud selection and create a story map that includes the 1) title, 2) main characters, 3) settings, 4) problems, and 5) resolutions. Autobiographical Book— Read Aloud: Michael Vey The Prisoner of Cell 25, Part 1, pp. 29-45: ◦ The Cheerleader’s Story Complete Story Map (see next slide). Check Executive Functions books— complete all work not finished up to learning styles.

17. Language Arts Thursday, December 6, 2012 Target Learning: I can write a persuasive essay that includes an opinion statement, a statement of the counter argument, two reasons with supporting evidence, and a summary that includes a call to action. CST Practice Make-Ups. District Writing Prompt.

18. Social Studies Thursday, December 6, 2012 Target Learning: I can complete introductory work for Egypt from Wednesday. Introduction to Ancient Egypt: ◦ Copy directions to focus on writing, p. 84. ◦ Copy timeline, pp. 84-85. ◦ Complete Drawing Conclusions About the Past and You Try It! pp. 86-87. ◦ Create a glossary of Key Terms and People, p. 87.

19. Study Skills Thursday, December 6, 2012 Target Learning: I can listen to a read aloud selection and create a story map that includes the 1) title, 2) main characters, 3) settings, 4) problems, and 5) resolutions. Autobiographical Book— Read Aloud: Michael Vey The Prisoner of Cell 25, Part 1, pp. 46-64: ◦ The Multimeter ◦ A New Crowd Complete Story Map (see next slide). Check Executive Functions books— complete all work not finished up to learning styles.

20. Language Arts Friday, December 7, 2012 Target Learning: I can identify adjective and adverb phrases. Diagnostic Preview, p. 74-75, #1-20. ◦ Trade and grade. Identifying phrases, Exercise 1, p. 76 and Prepositional Phrases, Exercise 2, pp. 77-76. ◦ Trade and grade.

21. Social Studies Friday, December 7, 2012 Target Learning: I can explain how Egypt was called the “gift of the Nile”. Guided Reading and Cornell Notes, pp. 88-92. Peer Review of CN with teacher’s PowerPoint.

22. Study Skills Friday, December 7, 2012 Target Learning: I can cooperate with peer leaders. WEB leaders work in small groups. Turn-in Executive Functions work.